CARL Everall is desperate to go out on a high – after announcing he will quit as Crewe FC boss following the final game of the season.

The player-manager plans to resign because he believes he has taken the club as far as he can after three years at the helm.

But before he exits Crewe face League One winners Congleton Vale in the Crewe FA Cup final at the Cumberland Arena on Saturday (2pm).

Everall said: “We’ve already broken our points record and highest-place finish – but I’d love to go out with some silverware.

“It’s been an enjoyable, challenging three years in which I’ve given absolutely everything to the club.

“Unfortunately my vision for the first team to go forward into the North West Counties can not be achieved instantly – therefore I have made the decision to step aside.

“But the club will have my undivided attention and commitment until the last moment of the campaign, and I still think we can achieve something. We won’t underestimate Congleton but we’ll be quietly confident.”

Everall took over after Ian O’Reilly had led Crewe to promotion from League One, and in each of his three seasons they have been possible title contenders.

Their slim hopes of winning the Cheshire League crown this term were ended on Thursday night when they lost 1-0 at Linotype.

Crewe FC are appealing for raffle prizes as they plan an end of season awards ceremony on Sunday, May 17.

The Cumberland Arena club plan to celebrate the achievements of all their junior sides at the event at the same time as raising money to help cover costs.

A spokesperson said: “As a local community club we are reliant on fundraising and charitable donations to support all our junior teams. We are asking local businesses to donate a prize for a raffle so we can achieve our goal.”

Anyone who can help is asked to email Samantha Parker at smonty511@hotmail.com.